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Melbourne Travel Guide
Places to visit, things to do, local food and the best time to go – Melbourne, Victoria.
- Best time: September to November & March to May
- 30 places to see
About Melbourne
Melbourne is the coastal capital of the southeastern Australian state of Victoria. At the city's centre is the modern Federation Square development, with plazas, bars, and restaurants by the Yarra River. In the Southbank area, the Melbourne Arts Precinct is the site of Arts Centre Melbourne – a performing arts complex – and the National Gallery of Victoria, with Australian and indigenous art.
Places to visit in Melbourne
- Rod Laver Arena
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Eureka Tower
- National Gallery Of Victoria
- Flagstaff Gardens
- Fitzroy Gardens
- SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
- Yarra River Cruise
- National Sports Museum
- Hosier Lane
- Queen Victoria Market
- Royal Botanic Gardens
- Melbourne Zoo
- Immigration Museum
- Shrine Of Remembrance
- Block Arcade
- Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Southbank
- State Library Of Victoria
- Melbourne Museum
- Captain Cook's Cottage
- Federation Square
- St Paul's Cathedral
- Port Campbell National Park
- Royal Exhibition Building
- Treasury Gardens
- Arts Centre Melbourne
- Docklands
- Australian Centre For The Moving Image
- St Kilda Pier
Things to do in Melbourne
- Visit Melbourne Cricket Ground And National Sports Museum
- Dinner Cruise
- Visit The Royal Botanic Gardens
- Visit State Library Of Victoria
- Visit Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium
- A Day Tour To Yarra Valley And Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary By Steam Train
- Tour Along Great Ocean Road
- Yarra Valley Wine And Winery Tour
- Watch Penguins
- Koalas
- And Kangaroos
- Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight
- Watch Seals And Dolphins Swimming In Polperro Dolphin Swims
- Walking Tour Of Melbourne Lanes And Arcades
Famous food in Melbourne
- Chicken parmigiana
- Barbequed snags
- Pavlova
- Meat pies
- Barramundi
- Vegemite on Toast
- Pumpkin soup
Things to buy in Melbourne
- Food
- Gift items
- Books
- Magazines
- Music CDs
- Clothing
- Artworks
- Live music
- Footwear
- Jewelry
- Silk scarves
- Crafts
- Flowers
- Pet products
- Fast food
- Handcrafted goods
- Plants
- Furniture
Where to shop in Melbourne
- Melbourne Central Shopping Centre
- Readings
- Williamstown Craft Market
- Emporium Melbourne
- Degraves Street
- Lightning Ridge Opal Mines
- Royal Arcade
- Flemington Racecourse Market
- DFO South Wharf
- Ambiance
- Queen Victoria Market
- Haigh's Chocolates
- Prahran Market
Night life
- The Butterfly Club
- Transport Public Bar
- Cherry Bar
- Bar Americano
- The Melbourne Supper Club
- Borsch Vodka And Tears
- The Tote
- Lui Bar
- George Public Bar
- Napier Hotel
- Public House
